Golf Club of Dallas

Venue Overview

The Golf Club of Dallas is a semi-private, 18-hole golf course in Dallas, Texas, and the last course designed by legendary architect Perry Maxwell before his death in late 1952 — completed for the club's 1953 opening by his son and collaborator, Press Maxwell. Previously known as Oak Cliff Country Club, the course hosted the PGA Tour's Dallas Open from 1958-1962 and again from 1964-1967, drawing champions like Sam Snead, Julius Boros, and Bert Yancey.

About the Course

Perry Maxwell — the architect behind Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, and the famous 10th green redesign at Augusta National — considered his work at The Golf Club of Dallas among his finest, and the club has taken great care to preserve that legacy. In 2002, with the assistance of Masters champion Charles Coody, the course underwent a renewal and light renovation aimed specifically at restoring its purity as a Perry and Press Maxwell design.

• 18-hole, semi-private championship course, designed by Perry Maxwell and completed by Press Maxwell, opened in 1953
• Formerly known as Oak Cliff Country Club
• Hosted the PGA Tour's Dallas Open (1958-1962, 1964-1967)
• 2002 restoration assisted by Masters champion Charles Coody
• Located approximately 10 minutes from downtown Dallas

Perry Maxwell's Final Design

Perry Maxwell's design resume includes some of the most respected courses in American golf — Southern Hills, Colonial Country Club, Prairie Dunes, Augusta National's 10th hole redesign, and renovation work at Pine Valley and Maidstone. The Golf Club of Dallas holds a special place in that legacy as his last completed design, finished by his son Press after Perry's death in 1952. During the course's PGA Tour era, the Dallas Open — the tournament now played as the PGA Tour's Byron Nelson Championship — crowned champions including Sam Snead, Julius Boros, and Bert Yancey on these fairways.

A Course Saved From Development

In 2017, it was reported that The Golf Club of Dallas would be sold to a developer and replaced with roughly 500 homes. Instead, the property was purchased in 2020 by the Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, a nearly 10,000-member church led by Dr. Tony Evans, whose new ownership committed to keeping the historic Maxwell-designed course intact as the centerpiece of the Oak Cliff community rather than developing it. That decision preserved one of Dallas golf's most significant properties for public and member play.

Practice Facilities & Amenities

• Driving range with 20 hitting stations along a 30-yard hitting apron
• Short-game practice area with chipping, pitching, and bunker practice
• Large putting green near the first tee and clubhouse
• Semi-private membership with reduced guest green fees

Lessons & Instruction

Instruction is available through the golf shop at The Golf Club of Dallas; contact the club at 214-333-3595 to schedule a lesson or ask about current teaching staff.

Tournaments & Events

The Golf Club of Dallas runs a full calendar of tournaments throughout the year, drawing on its PGA Tour pedigree and Perry Maxwell design as a competitive test for club and guest events alike. The club also supports active men's, women's, and seniors' golf associations that organize numerous member tournaments across the calendar.

Membership

The Golf Club of Dallas operates as a semi-private club: membership offers reduced guest green fees, member's-only lounges, and additional amenities, while non-members can also book tee times.

Planning Your Event Here

The Golf Club of Dallas' storied Perry Maxwell design and PGA Tour history make it a strong option for tournaments, corporate outings, and group events. Contact the golf shop to coordinate a booking. The course is located at 2200 W Red Bird Lane, Dallas, TX 75232 (214-333-3595).

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